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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.58, 1,026.94 and 197.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.58, 1,026.94 and 197.70 is: 296.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.58 : 1,026.94 = 197.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.58/1,026.94 = 197.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.58x = 1,026.94 × 197.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.58x = 203,025.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,025.05/684.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.57

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